In an election which has been pitched as a battle between Modi and the Rest of India, no one is talking local issues, whether in Dehradun or in other parts of Garhwal and Kumaon.

The only issue seems to be: Are you with Modi or not? As one disinterested confectioner said: "It's like cricket. The team needs a captain. I might have my opinion about whether it should be Dhoni or Kohli, but ultimately what difference does it make to me." Without doubt, Dehradun will see a high voter turnout.

This though doesn't mean that the citizen is politically charged. In a democracy, voting is just another job you do.

Voting then is not as glamorous or meaningful as TV would have us believe.